Policy on migration needed in India

Migration involves differentiated patterns. On one hand, migrants may have better lives at destination—on the other, they may not be particularly better off when compared to the host population. Such variations are because of differential levels of educational attainment, employable skills and surviving tactics. Of late, climate instability involving extreme climatic events have created stumbling blocks in providing productive employment for all. It is such vulnerable segments of migrants who need supportive actions by state and non-state organisations. Paradoxically, however, there exists no coherent policy on migration in India. Although international assignments are marked by professional workers, gendered locations of women continue to obstruct them from taking full advantage. For instance, women make up a sizable proportion of the workforce in the Indian tech sector, yet they are a proportionally smaller group in terms of international assignments. This is essentially because of the familial and domestic tasks added with work responsibilities. Finally, can there be a balancing act between the countries- both the host and receiving—in terms of humanitarian philanthropy? The response is affirmative as the trans-Asian migrants can invest in education and health in the countries of their origin.